chrissy sibilia GRAPHIC DESIGNER chrissysibilia.com cesibilia@gmail.com 908/4774521 EXPERIENCE EDUCATION graphic & web designer james madison university SBG Technology Solutions, Alexandria VA November 2013–Present Design marketing collateral, newsletters and Wordpress site maintenance for SBG. Create information graphics, charts and presentations for the client. BFA Graphic Design. Major GPA 3.8 Fall 2009–Spring 2013 collaborative publication Book Design, Vienna Studio : 13 Spearheaded the collaborative production of a book that encapsulates the spirit and experience of a trip to Vienna, Austria through concept, word and image. umbau school of architecture Architecture and design study-abroad. Summer 2013, Vienna, Austria SKILLS InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Basic HTML & CSS, QuarkXPress, Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office Programs, Time/Project Management, Conceptualization, Screen Printing, Letterpress RECOGNITION interface designer how international design awards: Merit Award, GroMobi, Harrisonburg VA September 2013–November 2013 Interface and wireframe design of educational iPad applications for the Virginia Department of Education. Collaboration with developers. Designed web graphics and maintained Wordpress site. “2013 Vienna Studio Book” 2015 graphic designer Technology & Design, Harrisonburg VA August 2012–May 2013 Balanced multiple ongoing projects working directly with clients and printers. Utilizing project/time management systems to take projects from concept to finished product. Projects included logos, posters, displays, illustrations, and business cards. graphic design usa publication: American Inhouse Design Award, “Mad4U Jivanjili Poster” 2013 graphic design usa publication: American Inhouse Design Award, “OCL Rebranding” 2013 acui national: Second Place, “Technology and Design Business Cards” 2013 acui regional: Honorable Mention, “Technology and Design Business Cards” 2012 AFFILIATIONS aiga: DC Chapter, JMU Chapter President 2013, Member since 2011 kappa pi: International Honorary Art Fraternity, Member since 2011 creative department intern REFERENCES Vanguard Direct, New York NY June 2012–August 2012 Made final edits and created mock-ups for clients. Projects included educational workbook layout, annual report layout and brochure design. dawn mccusker Associate Director JMU School of Art, Design & Art History mccuskdm@jmu.edu, 540/5686500 william tate Associate Professor of Art/Interior Architecture, JMU Founder, Umbau School of Architecture tatewl@jmu.edu, 540/5686577